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Centre reinstates Shah Faesal as Deputy Secretary in Tourism Ministry

The Central government has reinstated controversial IAS officer Shah Faesal and appointed him as Deputy Secretary in the Tourism Ministry

Union tourism secy urges all to visit National War Memorial in 'Amrit Kaal'

As India celebrates 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', everyone should visit the National War Memorial to pay tributes to the soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice: Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh

Swadesh Darshan revamped to create jobs, preserve local cultural: Centre

Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme with an objective to create jobs, including self-employment for local communities, preserve and enhance local cultural and natural resources

Foreign tourist arrivals pick up, but still a long way behind 2019 levels

Govt spells out two-pronged strategy to improve numbers; but industry warns of low interest in India

We are a favoured destination for tourism investments: Rajasthan official

Gayatri A. Rathore said that along with its cultural and royal heritage, Rajasthan is also a huge destination in the areas of wildlife, wellness, leisure, pilgrimage, weddings etc

India focusing on confidence-building strategies to woo tourists: Official

India is focusing to ease the difficulties that were created for the tourists due to the spread of the coronavirus which impacted the world economy severely

Union minister challenges KCR for debate on performance of Modi govt

Union Minister for tourism and culture G. Kishan Reddy said he was ready for an open debate with the Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao at Gun Park in the presence of senior journalists

Tourism Min signs pact with MakeMyTrip, Ibibo to boost hospitality industry

The Ministry of Tourism has signed a MoU with MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited and Ibibo Group Private Limited as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry

Drop mandatory RT-PCR clause for fully vaccinated tourists: Tourism min

The Union Ministry of Tourism has urged all state governments to drop the provision of mandatory RT-PCR tests for visitors who have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

Tourism ministry launches online programme for tourist facilitators: Govt

The Ministry of Tourism has launched an online certificate programme with the objective of creating a pool of well-trained and professional tourist facilitators across the country

New tourism policy in works, will take India to top: Prahlad Singh Patel

India plans to unveil a new tourism policy soon, Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel announced in Rajya Sabha Friday

Tourism Ministry forms committee to promote tourism in northeast region

The Ministry of Tourism has formed a committee of stakeholders for "aggressively" promoting tourism in the northeast region of the country, a senior official of the ministry said on Wednesday.

Tourism ministry spent Rs 37 cr in 2019-20 to promote domestic tourism

The Ministry of Tourism has spent around Rs 37 crore in 2019-2020 to promote domestic tourism in the country

Budgetary allocation for tourism ministry slashed by 19% to Rs 2,026 crore

The budget has allocated Rs 1088.03 crore for development of tourism infrastructure

Tourism ministry urges Covid-19 insurance cover for foreign tourists

Ministry's addl director general says dept is studying insurance plans offered by Singapore, talks are on with insurers and finance ministry on modalities of providing Covid cover

Healthcare industry expects medical tourists to return to India soon

Industry and govt working on SOPs to ensure safe passage and procedure

FAITH revises upwards forecast on tourism value at risk at up to Rs 15 trn

For the survival of the sector, a FAITH spokesperson said, "The tourism sector requires a customised sector-specific relief package, and it cannot be delayed any further"

Tourism ministry extends validity of approval for hotels till June end

Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators

India tourism on right track, ranking up in 5 years: Minister in Lok Sabha

Patel said that the Centre and the state have to work together and they should not be seen as "competitors".

Monuments not to be given to private firms for upkeep, assures minister

Patel inspected the Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel Management here